Vaughn’s View
Vaughn’s View: Vigorous, Vibrant & Unique Introductions
This article highlights new annuals in the Costa Premier Spring Trial from my late February visit. In my May article, I covered 10 unique and distinctive varieties from seven international flower breeders; in this article,... more »
Vaughn’s View: Colorful, Exciting & Distinctive Perennials
The breeding, trialing, selection and introduction of new perennials continues relentlessly with a focus on ease of production, heat tolerance, unique colors, disease resistance, durability, extended flowering period, and... more »
Vaughn’s View: Colorful, Exciting, Distinctive Perennials
The first perennial article I wrote for GPN in the fall of 2017 focused on the participation of perennial breeders in the summer trials program and the proliferation of new varieties for evaluation, promotion, and... more »
All Star Begonias
Two years ago, I wrote an article on new begonia varieties and have focused on specific varieties in previous and subsequent articles. The diversity and uniqueness of the new begonia introductions from multiple breeders continue... more »
Proven Summer Performers
In this article I will focus on the annual introductions for 2018 from Proven Winners and their performance in summer trials this year. The Proven Winners organization is committed to university and public trials throughout... more »
Summer Trials: Top-Performing Seed Annuals — Part 2
Last month, I began highlighting seed introductions that have been trialed the past few years from many of the different breeding companies. This month, I will continue my evaluations of seed varieties. These plants were... more »
Summer Trials: Top-Performing Seed Annuals
In the last two articles I focused on specific breeding companies and their top-performing vegetative varieties. This month and next, I will highlight seed introductions over the past few years from many different breeding companies.... more »
Impressive Bidens, Calendula, Salvia and More from Kientzler
Kientzler has brought new genetics to the North American horticultural industry, specifically since 2014 when they began offering URC availability through Innova Plants and liners through root and sell producers. The company has broadened its... more »
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